How to..make labels--address labels for holiday cards--2nd -- merge your database onto address labels (mail merge)

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HOW TO…MAKE LABELS--ADDRESS LABELS FOR HOLIDAY CARDS--FIRST-- MAKE A LIST OF ALL YOUR ADDRESSES (DATABASE)

PC--XP--WORKS

  • Start> All Programs> Microsoft Works> Microsoft Works Database> Blank Database> OK
  • Name each Field
- -Type over Field 1 First Name >Add
--Type over Field 2 Last Name >Add
--Type over Field 3 Street Address >Add
--Type over Field 4 City, State, Zip >Add
--Type over Field 5 Comment (Optional) >Add >Done
  • Adjust size of columns: Go to headings of columns on top of page, put cursor on vertical line between columns and drag.
  • Click on File on top left. Click on Page Setup> Margins--Set all 4 margins at .5 by clicking on the down arrow> Source, Size, Orientation> Landscape> OK
  • Type first name and address. The easy way to go from column to column is to use Tab key on left keyboard. To go right, press Tab key. To go left, hold down right Shift key and press Tab.
  • File> Print Preview> See if all column headings are on page. If not, cancel and adjust vertical lines until they are all on your page. If so, cancel and…
  • Type in your names and addresses.
  • File> Print Preview> See if this looks the way you want it. If not, cancel and edit. If so…
  • File> Save> Type in a name for this file “Holiday Card Addresses”> Save (This file will be saved in My Documents so that you can retrieve it when ready to use.